Job description

Whole Foods Market attracts people who are passionate—about great food, about the communities they live in, about how we treat our planet and our fellow humans—and who want to bring their passion into the workplace and make a difference. Our Team Members make us who we are by being who they are. Not only are our Team Members the secret to our continued success, they have also made us one of Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list every year since the list’s inception. As the saying goes around here, without our Team Members, “We’re just four walls and food.”

The Marketing & Community Relations Specialist will be responsible for all in-store and community related marketing duties. They build a connection with our Whole Foods Market Team Members and customers as well as the greater Omaha community.

DUTIES:

• Serve as the local ambassador for Whole Foods Market brand and objectives.
  
• Implement and fully support Global, Regional, and Store programs.
  
• Work with Store Leadership to create and execute all store promotional and marketing programs, and communicate to customers and Team Members.
  
• Organize, promote, and execute targeted in-store events, classes, and tours; schedule monthly events calendar.
  
• Act as a continuous source of creative ideas and solutions to increase store sales through marketing strategies and promotional opportunities.
  
• Foster relationships and establish win-win partnerships with local charities and community groups.
  
• Manage store donation programs.
  
• Responsible for all store-level digital marketing and copywriting.
  
• Handle store-level media relations, acting as store spokesperson and community representative.
  
• Execute signage, promotional materials, and seasonal décor for store marketing needs.
  
• Maintain and manage store Marketing budgets.
  
• Follow food safety, cleaning, and maintenance procedures.
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic knowledge of marketing principles and grassroots community relations.
  
• Some event planning and management experience preferred.
  
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
  
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  
• Patience, tact, and diplomacy.
  
• Enthusiasm, creativity and an outgoing demeanor.
  
• Self-motivated.
  
• Knowledge of WFM culture, Core Values, and products.
  
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the store, including nights and weekends as required.
  

This job posting is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned by Leadership.

Essential Job Functions:

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
  
• Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders.
  
• Bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders and squat.Bend and lift loads, not to exceed 50 pounds.
  
• Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
  
• Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
  
• Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc.)

Compensation

this position is: hourly

Application instructions

Deadline

April 27, 2014